Studio Gear

Recording studios offer musicians the chance to get their songs down on record. They need to be practical, yet inspiring places. Studio Equipment is crucial to getting the best recording possible, alongside the size and acoustics of the space used. In recent years, home recording has certainly become easier due to advances in the quality of budget recording gear and high powered Audio Computers.

At Gear4music we can help you make the most of your space. Whatever the size and shape of your room, reflections and reverberation can be an issue - we offer Acoustic Treatment kits that can transform your recordings. With a range of Signal Processors and outboard units from Behringer, Lexicon, SSL and Universal Audio as well as Studio Cables and DI Boxes, we can help you perfect your recordings.

Learn More About Signal Processors

What do I need to know about compression?

Ratio: The degree of reduction of the dynamic range caused by the compressor. The ratio represents the difference between the audio signal increase coming into the compressor, and the increase at the output. As an example, a 5:1 ratio would mean that a 5dB increase in the audio signal coming into the compressor would result in a 1dB increase in the output.

Threshold: The level at which the compressor takes affect on the incoming audio signal. The compressor will have no effect on the signal below this level.

Knee: The precise point at which the compressor begins to reduce gain.

Hard Knee - the moment is sudden and definite

Soft Knee - a smooth transition from amplifier to compressor, allowing a wider range of threshold values to be effective.

Attack: The time the compressor takes before it affects the signal when it has breached threshold level.
These settings are important in determining the final sound quality with respect to its brightness or high frequency content.

About Gear4music.com

Launched in 2003 and now with over 590,000 customers, Gear4music.com is a leading retailer of musical instruments and music equipment. You can buy music gear from orchestral instruments to rock 'n' roll, including guitars, drum kits, digital pianos, saxophones and cellos, plus leading recording and studio equipment.

From starter guitars to pro microphones and amps, the Gear4music.com online music shop has a huge range of music equipment available. Whether you're looking for a violin, keyboard, electronic drum kit or PA system, we can help.

We've got some of the biggest brands in stock, including Yamaha, Roland, Casio, Fender, Ibanez, Alesis, Behringer & Gibson, as well as our own great value Gear4music music product range.

To receive excellent service and a great price on your next musical instrument purchase, try us now!

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